The Last Human Light Day 1

Multiple Choice

How does paragraph 4 contribute to the text as a whole?

• It explains how power grids would fail without human intervention

• It introduces the concept of solar power as a sustainable energy source.

• It compares the effectiveness of wind turbines and diesel generators.

• .It describes the different types of light sources available on Earth.

Multiple Choice

How does paragraph 7 contribute to the text as a whole?

• .It explains how solar-powered lights could continue operating for many years without maintenance.

• It emphasizes that battery-powered lights would last for decades without needing replacement.

• It discusses the challenges of maintaining geothermal plants over time.

• .It describes how diesel generators would operate for a limited time before running out of fuel.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of this section “Wind Turbines”?

• To show that wind turbines are the most reliable energy source

• To explain the limitations of wind turbines when humans are not around to repair them

• To compare wind turbines with geothermal plants

• To argue that wind turbines are unaffected by external factors

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the section titled "Batteries"?

• To explain that batteries are the most reliable light source in emergencies.

• To show how long batteries last before they self-discharge.

• To describe the technology behind long-lasting batteries.

• To compare the lifespan of different types of batteries.

Multiple Choice

Part A:
What is the purpose of the section titled "Solar-Powered Lights"?

• To explain how solar energy can be used in remote locations.

• To compare solar power to other energy sources like wind and geothermal.

• To show how solar-powered lights could last for decades without human intervention.

• To describe how solar-powered lights are commonly used in everyday life.

Multiple Choice

Part B:
Which statement from the section supports this answer?

• “They usually have lights on them, which provide illumination every night.”

• "A solar panel’s wires and circuits will eventually succumb to corrosion, but solar panels in a dry place...could easily continue providing power for a century.”

• Watch dials used to be coated in radium, which made them glow.”

• Since the color of the light depends only on the decay energy, and not the amount of radiation, it will fade in brightness over time but keep the same blue color.”

Open Ended

How does this text feature contribute to the purpose of the section

“Solar Power?”